Prenatal and New Parents

Prenatal and New Parents

The Ingham County Health Department offers many programs specifically for expectant and new parents. Programs for young families are designed to support new parents in their roles and help children build a strong and healthy foundations for life.


Get Real About Breastfeeding
Resources to support breastfeeding moms or those who are thinking about breastfeeding

Home Visiting
Home visiting programs can help pregnant women and new parents.

Immunizations
Immunizations are especially important for expectant moms and young infants. 

Office for Young Children
Help finding childcare and other useful resources.


Pediatric Care
Ingham Community Health Centers' pediatricians see infants and children at the Cedar health center.

Safe Sleep
Tips to prevent sleep-related infant deaths.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
A federal food and nutrition program for children and pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

Women's Health
Services for women 18 years of age and older including gynecology and obstetrics.